Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo and World Cup
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Pepe - Cristiano RonaldoIn a recent interview, Pepe shared his thoughts on the impending retirement of Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo.Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to play in the 2026 World
Cristiano Ronaldo had the opportunity to wrap up three points for Portugal against Ireland, but the five-time Ballon d’Or winner saw his penalty kick saved by former Liverpool man Caoimhin Kelleher. Portugal endured a frustrating 70 minutes at the Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday evening.
Ruben Neves rose highest to nod in a late winner for Portugal to beat a resilient Irish defence 1-0 in Lisbon. The Portuguese midfielder was the hero for the hosts who had looked as if they would never beat the superb Caoimhin Kelleher in the Irish goal,
Portugal will aim for a fourth straight victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday when they host Hungary at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The Magyars made it tough for Roberto Martínez’s side in Budapest just over a month ago, João Cancelo scoring in the 86th minute to secure a 3-2 victory.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after his side defeated the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
With Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting lineup, Roberto Martínez’s Portugal will host Ireland on Saturday at 2:45 p.m. ET in the United States, as part of Matchday 3 in
Portugal will look to book a place in next year's showpiece event when they host Hungary in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Lisbon.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Peter Crouch faced off nine times at the club level, with Ronaldo's teams registering seven wins, one draw, and one defeat. Crouch's only win against Ronaldo came in the FA Cup in the 2005-06 season, where he scored for Liverpool in a 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 40 for both club and country. He scored an impressive 35 goals for Al Nassr last season and inspired Portugal to Nations League glory during the summer. The superstar forward still has the hunger to score goals and succeed as he aims to lead his national team to next summer's World Cup.